Johnathan Thurston - 2005 Dally M
Winner

In a stunning result, the Dally M Medallist for 2005 has been awarded to North Queensland Cowboys half Johnathan Thurston. With fierce competition from rival playmaker Andrew Johns, the vote went down to the final round with both players polling 3 points. Ben Kennedy for Manly came a deserved third place.

Fullback of the Year ? Brett Hodgson (Wests Tigers)
Winger of the Year ? Eric Grothe jnr (Parramatta Eels)
Centre of the Year ? Mark Gasnier (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Five-eighth of the Year ? Braith Anasta (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Half Back of the Year ? Johnathan Thurston (North Queensland Cowboys)
Prop of the Year ? Luke Bailey (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Back-rower of the Year ? Nathan Hindmarsh (Parramatta Eels)
Lock of the Year ? Ben Kennedy (Manly Sea Eagles)
Hooker of the Year ? Danny Buderus (Newcastle Knights)
Captain of the Year ? Scott Prince (Wests Tigers)
Coach of the Year ? Tim Sheens (Wests Tigers)
Rookie of the Year ? Tim Smith (Parramatta Eels)